Murata Electronics North America SDIOCOMBO Users Manual

WLAN6090SD

Wireless LAN SDIO Card Datasheet

Preliminary Version

V 0.1

Confidential Information

Note: SyChip, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at anytime and without notice.
The information furnished in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by SyChip for its use, nor any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties resulting from its use. No license is generated under any rights of SyChip or its supporters unless
specifically agreed.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A
CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN A
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
HOWEVER, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INTERFERENCE WILL NOT OCCUR IN A
PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. IF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
TO RADIO OR TELEVISION RECEPTION, WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE
EQUIPMENT OFF AND ON, THE USER IS ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE
INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA.

- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVER.

- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM THAT TO
WHICH THE RECEIVER IS CONNECTED.

- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED RADIO/TV TECHNICIAN FOR HELP.

WLAN6090SD Data Sheet

Document Version Control

Version Date Remarks

Initial draft V0.1 3/9/04 Initial Release

WARNINGS

THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. ANY CHANGE OR
MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE
USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE WAS EVALUATED FOR BODY SAR IN A PDA WITH A SEPARATION DISTANCE
OF 0.5 MM. FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS DEVICE AS DESCRIBED WILL RESULT IN A
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FCC RULES FOR EXPOSURE AND IS DISCOURAGED. ONLY
ANTENNAS APPROVED WITH THE DEVICE MAYBE USED. NO EXTERNAL ANTENNAS MAY
BE USED. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT BE CO-LOCATED WITH OTHER TRANSMITTERS
WITHOUT FURTHER APPROVAL BY THE FCC. THIS DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN TESTED
FOR HEAD SAR AND AS SUCH IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH ANY SMARTPHONE
DEVICE OR PDAS WITH BUILT IN PHONE CAPABILITY.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................3

LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................................................................4

LIST OF TABLES.........................................................................................................................................................4

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................5

1.2 Key Features...................................................................................................................................................................5

1.3 Certifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2 WLAN6090SD ARCHITECTURE....................................................................................................................7

2.1 SDIONow! Interface...................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Operating systems support............................................................................................................................................8

2.3 UI language localization................................................................................................................................................8

2.4 International channel settings....................................................................................................................................... 8

2.5 WLAN security .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.6 LED specification...........................................................................................................................................................9

2.7 DC Electrical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 10

2.8 Rx/Tx Specifications....................................................................................................................................................11

2.9 Absolute maximum ratings and reliability................................................................................................................11

PACKAGING OUTLINE.............................................................................................................................................15

2.10 Physical dimensions..................................................................................................................................................... 15

2.11 Pin configuration..........................................................................................................................................................16

2.12 Bulk packaging.............................................................................................................................................................16

3 ORDERING INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................18

3.1 WLAN SDIO card naming convention...................................................................................................................... 18

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3.2 Sample orders...............................................................................................................................................................18

3.3 Production orders........................................................................................................................................................18

4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................19

List of Figures

FIGURE 1 SYCHIP WIRELESS LAN SDIO CARD (REFERENCE PICTURE ONLY) ..........................6

FIGURE 2 WLAN6090SD FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM...............................................................7

FIGURE 3 WLAN6090SD GEOMETRY...................................................................................................15

List of Tables

TABLE 1 WLAN CHANNEL CENTER FREQUENCIES..........................................................................8

TABLE 2 REGIONAL CHANNEL REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................9

TABLE 3 LED BLINKING PATTERN SPECIFICATION.........................................................................9

TABLE 4 DC ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION .......................................................................................10

TABLE 5 RX/TX SPECIFICATIONS *.....................................................................................................11

TABLE 6 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS........................................................................................11

TABLE 7 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERIZATIONS............................................................................12

TABLE 8 MECHANICAL STRESS TESTS..............................................................................................13

TABLE 9 ELECTRICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS TESTS.........................................................14

TABLE 11 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................15

TABLE 12 PIN DEFINITION IN SDIO CARD.........................................................................................16

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

SyChip Inc. introduces the Low Power WLAN6090SD SDIO form factor Network Interface Card (NIC)
incorporating the popular Wireless Ethernet standard, 802.11b. This is the first available combination
SDIO card to incorporate both WLAN and memory functions. It uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS) Wireless LAN technology to provide bandwidths of up to 11Mbps and ranges of up to 1000 feet*.
The card incorporates 256MB of flash memory for storage applications. The card enables next generation
power sensitive PDAs, cellular phones, and ultra-thin notebooks to access and store information from the
Internet, email, corporate networks, receive streaming video or audio and share images or large files in a
WLAN-enabled environment. The design has been targeted for battery sensitive applications where
battery capacity is at a premium and/or the host device needs to be used for extended periods without
recharging. The card is ideal for portable equipment where there is only one SD slot available for
peripheral devices. The configuration utility allows user selection and optimization of both performance
and battery life. In addition, the utility also allows users to be able to select an Access Point Search
Threshold based on the Access Point Density. This optimizes the threshold at which the utility hands of
between one Access Point and another for seamless roaming and reduction in dropped connections.

In the consumer market, this WLAN card is ideal for users of Windows® based Pocket PCs, SmartPhones,
Printers and Scanners which incorporate an SDIO capable SD slot utilizing the BSquare SDIOnow!
Architecture1. In the future, the card will support Symbian
SDIO capable slot.
The WLAN6090SD NIC is a complete card design incorporating the Baseband processor, MAC,
Memory, VCO, Transceiver, Antenna, 256MB memory and all necessary software drivers for both
functions.
In addition the flexible driver design supports both Microsoft® WinCE Wireless Zero
Configuration (WZC) capabilities** and the SyChip configuration utility. This is especially beneficial
where enterprise customers require full control of the configuration setup.

®

This card will pass Wi-Fi

certification and the reference design has been FCC and CE certified to

ensure radio compliance in all regions

TM

OS based phone designs that incorporate an

1.2 Key Features

• Low Power design. Ideal for battery sensitive applications

• WLAN 802.11b and 256MB memory functions in a single card design

• Capability to control device for optimum power or performance depending on user need

• AP search threshold capability

• Capability to control device configuration through Windows Zero configuration or SyChip utility

for maximum flexibility**

• Wi-Fi® certified – interoperable with other Wi-Fi® certified WLAN products

• Very small footprint: Card Measurements: 57mm X 24mm

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Key Features (Cont.)

• Driver support for Microsoft

• Smart Utilities enhance user experience by simplifying the set up process

• High performance security via support for 40/128 bit WEP key, LEAP and WPA protocols

* Depending on environment and data throughput
** Applies to Microsoft PPC2003 only

Figure 1 Sychip Combo function SDIO NIC (reference picture only)

®

WinCE (v4.2 and higher)

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1.3 Certifications

WLAN6090SD is a complete WLAN solution incorporating the baseband processor, MAC, memory,
VCO, Transceiver, Antenna, Antenna Switch and power amplifier. The card is fully WiFi compliant, FCC
and Industry Canada approved, and will meet CE, TELEC, and Korean certification requirements.

• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

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